Description

This workshop will provide discussion and practice of the key competencies clinicians require for working effectively with people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It will include a developmental understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD, the ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma, and the role of therapeutic relationships in treatment. The workshop will also focus on the assessment and management of chronic and acute risk, and principles for treatment and treatment planning.

This event will cover:

  • key competencies clinicians require for working effectively with people with borderline personality disorder (BPD)
  • principles for treatment and treatment planning
  • assessment and management of chronic and acute risk

Trainers

  • Sathya Rao (Executive Clinical Director) — Spectrum
  • Pip Bradley (Associate Clinical Director ) — Spectrum

Eligibility criteria

Students, new graduates and clinicians seeking to understand the key competencies for working with people with BPD

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory, Intermediate
Lifespans: Adolescent, Youth, Adult, Older Persons

Wednesday 10 April 2019
09:00 to 16:30
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Richmond

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.
$220
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Provided by Spectrum
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